Rangers have recently moved a portrait of King Charles from Ibrox to their dressing room at Hampden as they settle into their temporary stadium. The team had a portrait of Queen Elizabeth in their home dressing room for many years, but it was replaced with a picture of King Charles after her passing and his ascension to the throne. This official portrait was taken in 2008 to mark his 60th birthday.
Due to a delay in the construction of Ibrox Stadium, Rangers have had to temporarily relocate to Hampden and have been making efforts to make the stadium feel more like home. Banners and logos have been put up at the main entrance, and now a photo circulating on social media shows the King’s portrait hanging on the tiled wall in the dressing room.
Fans have been pleased with this move, with many expressing their appreciation for the team’s commitment to upholding traditions and standards even during their temporary stay at Hampden. The tradition of having the monarch’s portrait in the dressing room originated with former manager Graeme Souness, who introduced it in 1986. Souness felt that the dressing room’s large, high ceilings needed a portrait of the Queen, so he instructed the kit man to find a suitable picture, which still hangs in the dressing room today.
The team’s dedication to maintaining these traditions has not gone unnoticed by fans, who see it as a reflection of the club’s values and history. As Rangers continue to adjust to their temporary home at Hampden, the presence of the King’s portrait serves as a reminder of the team’s heritage and the longstanding traditions that they hold dear.